The Present of Presence

puttin' that ring on my finger was clever, i’ll admit it, 
'cause every time i look down, i can't forget it, 
and lately i've been lookin down a lot,
all the times on the phone that we fought, 
feelin' like you forgot, those two years, 
now they're just brain smears, blank tears, 
can't seem to get my words through your ears, 
and today it’s 24 years that you've been livin', 
i just want you to know, that everything is forgiven, 
i just miss you, you're the only person i ever had to get to, 
that point with, where no matter what happens, 
for each other, we’ll always care, always be there, 
and every time i look up in the sky and see a star, and stare, 
know it's still you i think about while i'm standin' there, 
you're like my air, i breathe you, i need you, 
because what we share is like nothin' i ever knew, 
and don't think for one second i don't care about you
you're the only star i see when i look up in the air, you.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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May 21, 2016 at 11:11 AM
erin evans, well penned. Enjoyed reading your thoughts and words today. *SKAT*
Cogan Avatar
April 15, 2014 at 7:01 AM
Tough and powerful words, Erin. Well done!
Mahur Avatar
April 12, 2014 at 3:58 PM
Dear Erin, Nice description of inner gloom. I liked it. Thanks!
Johnson Avatar
April 10, 2014 at 6:15 PM
Nice win and congratulations. Love, Joyce
Mehta Avatar
April 10, 2014 at 7:25 AM
Nice flow of words and expressions. Congrats on a fine win, erin
A   Avatar
April 9, 2014 at 8:48 PM
Erin, THANK YOU VERY MUCH, CONGRATULATIONS.... :) This was a very tough one to judge... GEEES, enjoy my latest blog if you like.... always & forever... Linda
Berdoo Avatar
April 9, 2014 at 3:39 AM
Very nice Erin. Thanks for sharring.
Ramos  Avatar
April 8, 2014 at 7:27 AM
love your transparency and the love for your spouse , thank you
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